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Member Review by colinrchorley:

Had this as part of a tasting menu at Fifteen in London. Thought it was one of the best whites I've ever had. Tracked it down from Berry Brothers, bought a few bottles and tried it now for the first time since (2 years ago) and to be quite honest, it wasn't as good as my memory had it. Much sharper than I had remembered and less buttery too. Still not bad but could have been more.

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Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County. The Au Bon Climat winery is located on the world-famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is owned by winemaker Jim Clendenen. Au Bon Climat was listed on Robert Parker's Best ... Read more

Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County. The Au Bon Climat winery is located on the world-famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is owned by winemaker Jim Clendenen. Au Bon Climat was listed on Robert Parker's Best Wineries of the World in both 1989 and 1990, while Jim Clendenen has been named Winemaker of the Year in 1992 by the Los Angeles Times, and Winemaker of the Year in 2001 by Food and Wine Magazine. The winery is not open to the public for either tours or tastings. Members of our wine club and mailing list are invited to our Spring and Fall Open Houses. Read less

Had this as part of a tasting menu at Fifteen in London. Thought it was one of the best whites I've ever had. Tracked it down from Berry Brothers, bought a few bottles and tried it now for the first time since (2 years ago) and to be quite honest, it wasn't as good as my memory had it. Much sharper than I had remembered and less buttery too. Still not bad but could have been more.